It's so easy to get caught up in the preparations for the holidays. Shopping, baking, cooking, packaging, cleaning and chauffeuring to children around the world who need to go. As you make your list of things to do, be sure to include some fun activities that include their friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. After all, the camaraderie and the fellowship is a big part of the holiday season, so make sure you spend some quality time with the fun of it means to most of you.

Christmas caroling is a fun way to not only include people you already know, but a great way to break the ice and meet new neighbors and people. Print up some lyrics, grab a portable stereo with Christmas music, and tour your neighborhood singing Christmas carols. It doesn't matter that you're not the best singer. People of all ages will enjoy this old tradition carried into the modern holiday season. If you don't feel comfortable caroling in neighborhoods or at houses you're unfamiliar with, consider having a mobile caroling bus that goes to the homes of those you know to carol. Take a bucket of candy canes or Christmas candy to pass out to the homeowner as you leave. You might also consider caroling on behalf of a favorite charitable organization. Construct a secure donation bucket or box that clearly shows the name and address of the organization you're helping. Some people might not be comfortable donating to you personally, and that's okay.

Mano a few strips of pre-printed paper with the organization's name, address and telephone number along with a brief statement about what they do, and encourage them to donate directly.

Ice skating is another great activity to do with friends and family. Not only does it promote getting some exercise, but it's a great way to spend time outside enjoying the crispness of the winter air if you live in the right climate. If you don't, most towns have local skating rinks. Check their schedule in advance and send out invitations to several family members or friends and make an afternoon of it.

Consider encouraging your friends and family join you on a trip volunteers to help out at local nursing home or homeless shelters during the holiday season. You can sing Christmas carols with residents of nursing homes, or to assist in flat bowls of hot soup and distribute blankets to those in need. If you know a family in need this holiday season, perhaps your friends and family could put together a holiday gift basket and fill a laundry basket full of food, baked goods and Christmas treats and gifts for children of the family. This is an excellent way to teach children the importance of giving back to their community and to help those less fortunate then themselves.

Remember the reason for the season, and spend time with their friends and family, and maybe even help others in the process. Have a great party!

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